Description
A delicious and healthy high-protein apple crumble, perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack. This recipe is naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup apple, cored and diced
- 2 tsp sugar-free brown sugar alternative
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- Dash of cinnamon
- 3 tbsp gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 tbsp (15g) protein powder (pea, whey, or casein)
- 2 tbsp sugar-free brown sugar alternative
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp vegan butter (or unsalted butter)
- 1–2 tsp unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Mix diced apples with 2 tsp sweetener, cinnamon, and lemon juice (if using).
- Grease a 1-cup ramekin and press the apple mixture into the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix oats, protein powder, remaining sweetener, cinnamon, butter, and applesauce until a thick crumble forms.
- Adjust with more applesauce if the mixture is too dry.
- Spread the crumble mix evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden on top.
- Let cool slightly and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can substitute whey or casein protein for pea protein.
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts or shredded coconut to the crumble mix.
- Make it in advance and reheat for a protein-rich breakfast.
- Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt on top for even more protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Healthy Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg